Irrespective of whether someone is a basketball fan or not, Michael Jordan is a name that resonates with almost everyone. After retiring from the league and having one of the best careers ever, Jordan built a name for himself in the sneaker industry.
Most of the sneakers Jordan wore during his time in the NBA were an instant hit. To take things to the next level, MJ launched his own sneaker brand under Nike.
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Since then, it has become one of the biggest shoe brands in the world. Not only among fans of the NBA, but Jordan shoes are also famous all around the world. This includes celebrities as well.
In one such instance, Oscar-winning actor Will Smith sported Jordan’s shoe during one of his classic TV shoes. This was revealed in a Facebook post that is doing the rounds on the Internet. However, fans were quick to make fun of the actor and MJ’s legacy under the post.
Michael Jordan had an unknown influence on Will Smith
There is no denying Michael Jordan is one of the greatest icons in the world of sport. Apart from having one of the best careers in basketball, he is a billionaire and a worldwide figure of success.
Jordan has 6 NBA titles with the Chicago Bulls alongside various other accolades. Moreover, his Jordan brand is famous all around the world.
Interestingly enough, controversial actor, Will Smith seems to be a fan of Jordan’s shoes. Smith wore the Air Jordan 11 “Columbia” in the final episode of the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air on May 20, 1996. If the episode wasn’t iconic enough, Smith added an iconic shoe to take it to the next level!
However, fans were quick to roast both the actor and Michael Jordan. While some commented on the shoe, some brought up Smith’s controversial moment during the Oscars.
One fan wrote, “His Jordan 11 slaps hard” in reference to Will Smith slapping comedian Chris Rock during the Oscars. On the other hand, another wrote “R.I.P Will’s career“.
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A fan seemed particularly angry with the Jordan sneakers, not changing anything major in their shoe designs. The fan wrote, “And they still making the same shoes same colors Jordan be laughing at black people lol.” Meanwhile, this happened to be a fan’s favorite sneaker as he/she commented, “My favorite J’s of all time.”
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